My brand-new sister-in-law, Karen, requested that I give this song a try, so I’m trying to get off on the right foot with family. “Catch the Wind” was Donovan’s debut single way back in 1965. Although he charted with some trippier songs like “Sunshine Superman” and “Mellow Yellow,” Donovan Leitch had his roots in folk music. This nice little song about unrequited love is very simple, but its memorable melody and poignant lyrics have made it a favorite and it’s been covered many, many times. Another example of how three chords and the truth are often all you need to make a hit.